Hi,
(if you've come across my previous posts in the Career Clinic forum, you will know my story already).
I recently came across a vacancy online for a Business Support Assistant for a local care home. Whilst not solely HR, the advert did excite me as it involves lots of HR, some of which I do now in my current role, and some I would love to get involved in.
I missed a call this week and it was from someone regarding the role saying to call back as they would like to interview me. I called back as soon as I could and I was really put off by how unprofessional the person was.
The man I spoke to came across as though he really could not be bothered and said 'we are interviewing on (date) I will check slots but we have lots to interview'. He offered me the allocated time to which I accepted, then he said 'see you then' and went to hang up without evening providing me address details and who to ask for on arrival.
I managed to catch him before he put down the phone and said how I assumed the interview would be at the care home. His reply was 'no it's in the head office' and he said he would text me the address.
This was 3 days ago and I've not recieved a text with any information on the address or who I need to ask for on arrival.
I'm completely put off, as a beginner in HR I find this extremely unprofessional and sloppy, and I don't feel confident on this role anymore.
As they say you don't get a second chance at making a first impression. Recruitment really should be a two way street, why is it always one sided?
I've decided not to chase this as i most certainly know my own worth.. but what would you do?
just thought I would provide an update, almost 10 days later and still not heared anything as promised. No address details at all. Today, I then recieved an email from Indeed Jobs to say my application was unsuccessful.
Unbelievable. I have sent them and email to ensure my application is withdrawn immediately. Absolutley appalled. I'm looking forward to an explanation for this.
Thanks for the update Kimberley, yes, really poor show and as for expecting an explanation - well, just don't hold your breath. :-) I'm still waiting for the outcome to an interview myself. Held in April 2011. Somehow I don't think I got the job .. :-D
I once attended an interview (3rd stage) at a well-known theme park. It involved travelling (without a car it took most of the day - out of season there is little public transport to and from the place). I had been asked to give a presentation on their staff engagement survey (which had taken 3-4 hrs to prepare), do a work test and have an interview. Never heard back.
